All of us desire to receive blessings from God. It fills our prayer lists as we ask God for His favorable hand upon us. As children of God, we are promised that we already have all kinds the blessings (Ephesians 1:3). Blessings however, have the danger of giving us wrong perceptions about God, the world […]

Christian leaders all want to finish the race well. We desire to hear the affirming words of God, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” External forces and circumstances will press against us. But the greatest battles we face are those happening WITHIN us. My heart aches when I read tragic stories of fallen spiritual soldiers […]

“Choke!” That word became a common expression in the world of sports. It refers to someone who was put in a pressure situation to win a game… but missed out and didn’t deliver. His fear, nervousness and confusion overcame him. Christians can also “choke” in pressure situations. We usually know what we must do. But […]

Many of us have spiritual heroes that we admire. We look up to them because of various enviable reasons. Some played a major role in a great spiritual movement. Others overcame incredible odds to accomplish the impossible. Yet others, it’s because they preached heart wrenching messages that captured and changed our lives forever. They lived […]

Christmas is said to be the most wonderful time of the year. It can be the most stressful time too. It was never meant to be that way. There’s always another gift to buy, another reunion to attend, and another photo to be taken. This can leave me exhausted and not appreciate the joy that’s […]

I long to fulfill my appetite! I even go out of my way to gratify my cravings immediately. I feel very satisfied once I get it. But in some instances, the good feelings last only for a short time. When I come to my senses, I regretfully say: “I should not have given in!” In […]